3 Secrets For A MASSIVE Bench Press

In this video, Matt goes over 3 secrets for a massive bench press.

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[amirchapter]

3 way to improve bench press :
1.train opposite site(ext. Rotators, rear delt, lats)
2. Speed work
3. Triceps are the primary pressor

[thebespoketaylor]

With Matt’s tips I went from struggling to get 225 to now hitting it for reps. Pay attention to those stronger than you and learn from the best. Thanks Matt!!

[MichaelWarrenPerform]

Matt is winning me over. I admit I’m nitpicky about things when they aren’t exactly what I’ve been espousing, but the man has very practical knowledge.

[shanebuechner]

I can vouch for Matt Wennings advice being 100 percent correct. After lifting for 20 years, (and being stuck and frustrated for most of it) I followed Matt's advice to a T. My bench went from a 300 triple, to being able to hit 300 for a set of twelve, in about 10 months.

[johndavis]

thanks for training our fire departments, lowering our injury rates and helping our health

[touchmoney]

Matt is the best coach on YT. I literally took my bench from 185 for 3 max to over 285lbs using these tips. 🚀!

[wbfjkerr]

This advice absolutely matches my experience with training. For years I was plateaued at 295 on the bench. During COVID and after, with gyms closed, I wasn't even really training for powerlifting, just weighted calisthenics. Lots of pullups, facepulls, external rotations, handstand pushups, and for push strength: DECLINED RING PUSHUPS, with and without a weight vest and for high volume.

I did this off and on for 2-3 years. A month ago I came back to powerlifting after a 6mo hiatus (I mean nothing) and my initial PR test I hit 305. Today after a month back I pushed 335 (failed 350).

In addition to everything he says in this video, that feeling of stability just absolutely makes it feel like everything is working together better. The weight literally just feels lighter in my hands.

[cezman]

Another knowledge bomb from a master!
These videos are such a valuable training resource.Thank you all at Wenning strength.

[stevenwalden]

I saw a similar video several years ago by Matt that my back had to be twice as strong as my chest. Since then I have doubled up on my back and my bench press exploded. I have a max bench 375 lb bench and I'm working this coming year for 405lbs. I know many may scoff at that but I think it's pretty good for a 55 year old (especially after a 10-year break). The thing that slows me down the most now is elbow tendonitis. However, what Matt is saying here is 100% real. He's a fitness genius! BTW, his 72 hour workout/recovery concept is spot on.

[Nagy.Patrik]

Yes! Stability over everything! When i learned how to use my back during heavy bench and strengthtened these muscles, it changed the whole movement, feels completely different. Much stronger and almost feels like if i were pressing in a machine. Not sure if this is the right wording but i think you should aim for something like this, to feel like you are pressing in a machine i mean stability wise.

[philipborlin]

This gave me new hope. I will not cry for my inability to bench (PR 4 reps on 100kg). I got shoulder issue now, I will focus on building opposite side. Maybe in a year I will come back massively on benching. It is gonna be epic 😎

[Invictus]

Yup. I always struggled with low angle suspension trainer push ups. Since I’ve been actually paying attention to face pulls and rear delt work they’ve gotten a ton easier and I’m not freaked by the instability of the straps because I can lock my shoulders down.

Kinda wish I’d known this shit 25 years ago—I probably wouldn’t have to spend so much time on shoulder mobility work just to get through the day.

[mattstrawser]

Makes perfect sense to strengthen the back and arms to increase the bench press.

[umaxfitness]

Man that dynamic part is definitely what i need! Heavy reps take way too long

[mikemusgrove]

Boss man, I know you get tired of repeating yourself but keep fighting the good fight.

Lots of folks out here listening, we just stay out of the YT comment section.

Trying to support whenever I can.

[BoxxOFFICIAL]

Great stuff, like the explanation on the chest taking over at lockout if your tris aren't strong enough.

[mikeramos]

lets Working through my next program now. This is perfect timing.

[devriestown]

New subscriber .

Excellent information 👌.
WOW
YouTube is amazing.

So so SO much information and knowledge in this video 📹

And for free, thank you.

From New zealand 🇳🇿 ✝️💪✝️

[bradleonard]

With those mini workouts in the bench manual my stability along with mid and upper back size fuckin skyrocketed in 6 months. Started thinking about stability, rate of force, and thinking as an arm exercise and my 1-board max when up 40lbs from May to 2 weeks ago!

[williamlawlor]

Where a lot of ppl go wrong is that they train back with internal rotation as in pull downs and chins. The lats are internal rotators. The back should be hit with a 2/1 pull push ratio but via scapular retraction. That means rowing. Keep up the good info matt. Love the channel.